noun

facilitator

Facilitator (noun) means a person who guides a group discussion or meeting, helping participants reach agreement without pushing their own opinion. Example: “The workshop had a trained facilitator to keep the conversation on track.”

noun

A person who guides a group discussion or meeting, helping participants reach agreement without pushing their own opinion.

"The workshop had a trained facilitator to keep the conversation on track."

Something or someone that makes a process easier.

"Trust is a key facilitator of teamwork."

How to use facilitator

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone whose job is to help a group talk things through and reach a decision, staying neutral themselves.

Common mistake

A facilitator guides process and stays neutral on outcome; a mediator specifically helps resolve a dispute between two sides.

Easily confused with

mediator →

Common pairings

trained facilitator act as facilitator

Word forms

facilitators plural

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Etymology

From facilitate + -or.

Rhymes for facilitator

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Frequently asked questions

What does “facilitator” mean?

The word “facilitator” means a person who guides a group discussion or meeting, helping participants reach agreement without pushing their own opinion. In plain terms, someone whose job is to help a group talk things through and reach a decision, staying neutral themselves.

How do you use “facilitator” in a sentence?

Here is “facilitator” used in a sentence: “The workshop had a trained facilitator to keep the conversation on track.”

What part of speech is “facilitator”?

“Facilitator” is a noun.

How many meanings does “facilitator” have?

“Facilitator” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who guides a group discussion or meeting, helping participants reach agreement without pushing their own opinion.